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Update No. 4 – May 2013
Proposed Development at Dudgeon Point
What does the proposed development include?
There will be two separate coal terminals constructed at Dudgeon Point. Each will be built in stages as
coal export demand increases. The ultimate development at Dudgeon Point will include:
six rail loops and dump stations;
large stockyards using stacker reclaimers;
eight new offshore berths and two jetties to the offshore wharves;
rail spur line to Dudgeon Point;
expansion of Half Tide Tug Harbour to accommodate extra tugs;
support infrastructure (roads, buildings, barge facilities etc.); and
total cost is $10-$12 billion.
Who will be building the coal terminals?
NQBP has undertaken the master planning for this port development and is coordinating environmental
studies and approvals for the development to allow cumulative impacts of the whole development to be
assessed.
NQBP is the port authority and it will not operate a coal terminal or carry out any coal handling.
The preferred development proponents for the two terminals are Dudgeon Point Project Management
Pty Ltd (DPPM) and Adani Mining. They will design, build and operate the terminals to comply with the
environmental approval conditions. Aurizon is the appointed Rail Infrastructure Manager and they will
design and build the rail spur line to the site.
What is the expected capacity of the Dudgeon Point site?
NQBP carried out master planning of the Dudgeon Point site over 2011 and 2012 to optimise the site
lay-out. This master planning work indicates that the Dudgeon Point site is capable of achieving a
throughput of up to 180 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). This site optimisation has been achieved while
remaining consistent with the approved Land Use Plan and without compromising environmental values
of the site.
Although the site may be capable of an export capacity of 180 Mtpa, development at the site will occur in
stages and this ultimate capacity is expected to be built over a 15 – 20 year period.
What are the dimensions of the stockyards at Dudgeon Point and how high will the stockpiles
be?
The total stockyard area recommended in the Master Plan is around 400 ha, which will be developed in
stages over a 15 to 20 year period. The initial terminal development is likely to have a coal footprint of
only around 70 ha (Stage 1 of one terminal).
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NQBP owns 1400 ha of land at Dudgeon Point, with around 700 ha being allocated to conservation and
general buffer zones. The stockyard heights are expected to be similar to current terminals at Hay Point.
Stockpile heights will be up to 15 m.
Is any development proposed at the community of Louisa Creek?
The proposed port expansion does not involve any terminal development at Louisa Creek. There will be
no conveyor or road connections across Louisa Creek from the current Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.
The proposed project does not require resumptions of any properties at Louisa Creek based on the
current knowledge of impacts.
Some support services, however, are being considered for the Louisa Creek area. These include a
Temporary Workforce Accommodation Village on Louisa Creek Road and a possible power connection
across NQBP’s land at Louisa Creek (the power route is still being studied by Ergon).
The Accommodation Village on Louisa Creek Road is only expected to be required if both coal terminals
were under construction at the same time.
Why is dredging needed and how much material is being dredged?
Dredging is needed to increase the water depth available for the international shipping using the port.
Dredging for the project will be carried out in stages to match the development of offshore berths. A total
of 14 million cubic metres of material will need to be dredged in the offshore berth area for ship berth
pockets and extension of the ship departure path. The maximum amount that will be dredged in any one
year is 5.6 million cubic metres.
To put this into context, in 2006, NQBP dredged around 9 million cubic metres of material in the Port of
Hay Point and relocated it to an offshore relocation area in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There
were no significant or long term environmental impacts from the dredging apart from increased water
turbidity during the dredging itself. No impacts on fishery values were reported.
Where will the dredged material be moved to?
Extensive studies have been carried out on disposal options, including recycling, reuse, disposal on
shore and relocation offshore. Independent consultants have recommended relocating the clean
dredged material to a new offshore relocation area to provide the best overall environmental outcomes.
The relocation area is in deep water of around 22-24 metres deep and has been surveyed to ensure
there is no significant habitat in the area. Modelling of the dredge plume indicates no environmentally
significant habitats will be materially affected.
Material for ocean disposal is tested under rigorous requirements set out by the National Australian
Guidelines for Dredging (NADG) in accordance with London Protocol, an international agreement
relating to the disposal of dredged material in Australian waters. Only material that has been tested and
determined suitable for ocean disposal is disposed of at sea.
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Project Timing
When will the Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals be built?
Should the appropriate approvals be obtained, construction of at least one of the two terminals is
currently expected to commence in late 2015 and start operations in 2018/19. The terminals will each be
built in stages over a 15 to 20 year period to match coal export demand. However, the start of
construction is subject to both the State and Commonwealth first approving the proposed project to
proceed and the proposed terminal developers assessing the financial feasibility of proceeding based on
final approval conditions and the coal market at the time.
When will a decision be made to build the coal terminal?
The decision is dependent on obtaining the required environmental approvals. The proposed timeline is:
Early 2014 Submission of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Mid 2014
Anticipated gaining of State and Federal Government approvals
Mid to late 2015 Begin construction of support facilities (rail, roads, buildings, dredging)
Late 2015
Begin construction of one or both coal terminals
2018/9 Stage 1 of the development begins exporting coal.
Environmental Studies and Approvals
What approvals are required for the proposed project?
The Project requires both State and Commonwealth approvals before it can proceed. State assessment
occurs under State Development Public Works Organisation Act 1971 and approvals under numerous
pieces of State legislation are required. Commonwealth approvals under the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act and the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act are required.
Both State and Commonwealth Governments have requested that an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) be prepared, which will provide the information required by government agencies to assess the
Project.
What is the purpose of an EIS?
One of the major purposes of an EIS is to study the existing environment to determine environmental
and social values in the development area, to determine potential impacts from the proposed
development, and to recommend appropriate measures to mitigate or control any adverse impacts of this
proposal.
All levels of government consider this information in deciding whether or not they will grant approvals
and under what conditions approvals will be granted to allow development.
Who does the EIS and what is included in the studies?
The studies are undertaken by environmental specialists independent of NQBP and the other project
proponents. The government determines the scope of the studies specific to each development proposal
(Terms of Reference) and these include the study of the following for Dudgeon Point:
flora and fauna impacts;
impacts on water quality (ground and marine) and hydrology;
marine impacts (turtles, whales, dolphins, seagrasses, water quality etc.);
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modelling of offshore water flows and sediment transport;
noise and dust impacts;
amenity impacts;
traffic studies;
shipping impacts;
fishing impacts;
housing impacts;
native title and cultural heritage;
emergency response; and
full Social Impact Assessment and Social Impact Management Plan.
Will there be any studies that investigate on the impact of people’s health caused by the new
terminals?
The Queensland Government establishes health parameters and acceptable levels of coal dust and
noise for all new projects in Queensland. The parameters are determined and established through
evidence-based research to ensure that standards are sufficient to protect health.
The EIS will use noise and dust modelling to predict air and noise quality levels when the terminals are
operating to allow a comparison with health standards set by government.
What other impact issues are being considered?
A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) for the proposed
development are being carried out. Studies included in this assessment comprise:
demographic profile;
employment and economic profile;
housing;
health;
local community profile; and
mitigation/management strategies.
These studies will be presented to the public and agencies as part of the EIS.
The proposed project was declared significant by the Coordinator-General. What does this mean
for approvals?
The Coordinator-General has declared Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals a “significant project for which an
EIS is required” under Section 26 (1) (a) of the State Development Public Works Organisation Act 1971.
This declaration requires the proposal to carry out a comprehensive environmental assessment for
submission to government. The proposed project must still obtain all the necessary environmental or
development approvals required in Queensland and it must still comply with all environmental or
planning legislation.
The Coordinator-General determined the environmental studies to be undertaken for its thorough
assessment of the proposed project through preparation of Terms of Reference for the EIS. The public
provided comments on the Terms of Reference before it was finalised in June 2012.
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When is the EIS expected to be released?
The EIS is not expected to be released for public comment before the end of 2013.
At the time of designation of the project, the State Development Public Works Organisation Act 1971
sets a requirement that the EIS must be released for public comment within two years of finalisation of
the EIS Terms of Reference. The project is therefore required to release the EIS by June 2014 at the
latest.
Air Quality and Dust
How is dust monitored at the existing coal terminals?
There is an extensive noise and dust monitoring system around the port and in the local communities.
This program has been operating for twenty years and is funded by the operators of the two Hay Point
coal terminals and NQBP.
There are 19 dust deposition gauges, as well as four community-based stations that continuously
monitor noise and dust. Dust samples from community areas are analysed for coal dust content monthly.
Monthly dust monitoring reports are published on NQBP’s website when received from the independent
consultant analysing the results.
The continuous noise and dust monitoring stations are located at Half Tide, Salonika and two are at
either end of Louisa Creek.
NQBP and its program partners have recently extended its dust monitoring program to include McEwens
Beach. Dust monitoring equipment which measures PM 10 and PM 2.5 was installed in McEwens Beach in
March 2013. The PM 2.5 dust monitor will be a mobile unit so it will be able to be moved to different
locations to provide information for other communities as required.
Is there going to be an increase in noise and dust as a result of this development?
Because new noise and dust sources are being introduced, there is likely to be an increase in dust and
noise for some residents. However, dust and noise modelling is being undertaken to predict any potential
increases. This information will be used to recommend appropriate controls to minimise community
impacts.
How are dust modelling studies carried out?
NQBP engaged Katestone Environmental to undertake modelling of dust impacts. Using existing air
quality as a basis, modelling is used to predict the cumulative impact of the development i.e. the
expected future air quality once the new terminals are fully operational.
Predicting coal dust impacts before the terminal is in operation is based on scientific 3D modelling
assuming maximum capacity of stockpiling and coal movements and worst case wind conditions. The
model uses data from the long-term dust monitoring program around the port plus emissions data
established from Australian and U.S. studies to make accurate predictions.
Dust modelling studies will be published in the EIS for agency and public comment. Preliminary results
were presented to local communities at a special Community Reference Group meeting in August 2012.
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How will dust be controlled during the construction phase?
The main sources of dust during the construction phase come from clearing, earth moving and vehicle
movements on the site. Management of dust during construction will primarily involve management
techniques including the application of water/dust suppressant, or minimising dust-producing activities in
dry and windy periods or when in close proximity to affected communities.
Studies are being undertaken for the EIS to identify and mitigate noise issues during the construction
phase. These studies will be presented in the EIS.
How will dust be controlled once the proposed Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals are operating?
The main sources of potential dust at the proposed terminals will be from the coal stockpiles, coal
unloading facilities at the railway loop and coal load-out facilities.
Detailed dust modelling has been undertaken during the EIS development and mitigation measures will
be incorporated in the operational procedures in an Environmental Management Plan.
Dust control measures to be employed will include:
moisture monitoring and control at the rail receival area;
rail unloading in buildings for dust containment;
computer-controlled water spray systems in the stockyard to keep coal moist, which minimises
dustiness;
use of dust suppressants on stockpiles in high wind conditions;
belt scrapers and water wash on conveyor belt returns; and
equipment designs to reduce dust generation.
The complete list of dust controls will be provided in the EIS.
How will dust from rail wagons be managed?
Aurizon (formerly QR National) has carried out trials on dust suppressants applied to the top of the coal
in wagons. Monitoring has shown the dust suppressant/veneer will stay in place for the rail journey to the
port and significantly reduces dust emissions from rail wagons.
There are 19 mines which use the Goonyella rail system to transport coal to the Port of Hay Point. Of
these, seven mines have had a coal veneering station installed, three mines have started installing a
station, and the remaining nine mines plan to have stations installed by the end of 2013.
All coal mines exporting coal from Dudgeon Point will be required to apply veneer before transportation
to the Port.
Noise
How will noise be controlled once the proposed Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals are operating?
The main sources of operational noise at the proposed terminals will be generated by train movements,
coal receiving stations, conveyors, stacker-reclaimers and coal load-out facilities. The terminals will be
located approximately one kilometre from the western end of the closest community at Louisa Creek and
four kilometres from McEwens Beach.
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Noise emissions at the proposed terminals will be managed through the following:
environmental bunds and structural noise barriers adjacent to the rail line near any communities;
rail unloading in a noise-insulated building;
use of low noise idlers on conveyors; and
the use of low noise drives for conveyors and yard machines.
A noise and vibration assessment is being undertaken as part of the EIS. Noise modelling will be used to
determine where noise mitigation measures are required. These studies will be published in the EIS.
Noise monitoring (in conjunction with dust monitoring described above) is carried out in four community
based locations. A noise monitor will be installed at McEwens Beach in the near future to provide
background data ahead of the proposed construction at Dudgeon Point.
Will the trains be operating all hours?
Yes, the trains will be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The trains are similar to those
which transport coal to the existing coal terminals, that is, two kilometres in length. Double length trains,
that is, up to four kilometres long, may access the site at a future time, though no plans have been
determined.
How many trains will operate each day?
Train numbers will gradually increase as the terminal capacity at Dudgeon Point is expanded.
After both terminals reach their ultimate capacity in 15- 20 years, there would be an average of 40 trains
per day going both to as well as from the Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals when eventually expanded to
their ultimate capacity. Train numbers will be much less in the early years of the proposed project.
What is the anticipated noise level from the proposed Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals?
Noise is additive, so the noise level at any location will depend on the existing noise environment e.g.
proximity to roads etc. Noise generated by the project will be estimated and noise contours in areas
around the port will be presented in the EIS. This noise modelling will be used to indicate where
additional noise controls may need to be applied.
Will diesel locomotives be used into Dudgeon Point?
The rail system servicing mines in the Bowen Basin is electrified and mines transporting to existing Hay
Point coal terminals currently all use electric locomotives, although an occasional diesel locomotive has
been used to ship coal to the port for rail operational needs. The Bowen Basin mines transporting to
Dudgeon Point are also expected to use electric locomotives.
Trains to the more northern Port of Abbot Point are all diesel locomotives because its rail system is not
fully electrified. Mines in the Galilee Basin will largely go to Abbot Point however the Carmichael Coal
Mine in the Galilee Basin is expected to rail some coal to Adani’s proposed terminal at Dudgeon Point.
This coal will, of necessity, be railed using diesel locomotives. Consequently, a small proportion of the
trains to Dudgeon Point could use diesel locomotives.
Noise studies indicate that the diesel and electric locomotives have similar noise levels, but the noise
from the diesel locomotives is lower in frequency and may be more noticeable at a distance. Noise
modelling includes the effect of diesel locomotives and the results will be presented in the EIS.
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Roads and Traffic
How is the increased traffic on Hay Point Road going to be managed during construction?
The construction of the Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals, offshore wharves, the railway spur and
supporting infrastructure will be carried out in stages, with construction of the stages likely to occur
intermittently over a 10 to 20-year period. This will generate an increase in road traffic on Hay Point
Road.
To reduce the volume of construction worker vehicles on the local roads, workers will be largely
transported by bus to and from the site from pick-up points in Mackay and Sarina.
The BMA HPX3 expansion will be completed before commencement of the Dudgeon Point Coal
Terminals which will reduce the number of construction vehicles as a baseline. The development has
been designed as a cut and fill operation to minimise the volume of material imported or exported by
earth moving trucks from the site. Rock revetment walls will be required for some marine works that will
require transport of rocks early in the development stage only. The EIS will document any of these
requirements.
Further, a large number of large construction components are expected to be shipped to the Port of
Mackay, offloaded and barged to the Dudgeon Point site or Half Tide Tug Harbour to reduce the
transport of oversize loads to the port.
The impact of an increase in traffic will be considered as part of the EIS process.
How is the increased traffic on Hay Point Road going to be managed once the proposed Dudgeon
Point Coal Terminals are operational?
When construction has been completed and coal exports started, a workforce of operational and
maintenance staff (around 640 after all three stages per terminal have been completed) will be employed
or contracted at the terminals. It is anticipated that these workers will live in the local region. They will
enter the Dudgeon Point site through the new port road that will be next to the rail line into the site.
Will Bally Keel Road be the main access route for Dudgeon Point?
The main access road to Dudgeon Point will be through a new road built by NQBP near the Bensons
Road/Hay Point Road intersection. NQBP proposes to build a haul road into the Dudgeon Point site as
part of the first site works, which will greatly minimise the use of Bally Keel Road, except for the very
initial earthworks.
Bally Keel Road will only be available to emergency services as an alternative entry site in the event of
an emergency situation.
Why are the rail lines into Dudgeon Point going over Hay Point Road?
A flat entry for a full train length (two kilometres) into the rail unloading station is required because the
trains need to move slowly and controlled through the unloading station. Due to the higher elevations of
the site in the unloading area, this places the rail line at an elevation well above Hay Point Road.
The rail lines will be on a rail overpass over Hay Point Road to prevent disruptions to Hay Point Road.
Eight rail lines are proposed over the road – six into Dudgeon Point and two departure lines. A clearance
of eight metres will be required to allow for the transportation of large equipment to the existing
terminals.
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Will the entrance/exit to Timberlands be upgraded with the proposed rail overpass being
constructed?
The entrance to Timberlands is well distanced from the Dudgeon Point road and rail location into the
port. However, consideration is being given to provision of turning lanes into the Timberlands entrance
road from the west and the east to enhance safety for Timberlands residents and visitors.
How will be the Bruce Highway be affected?
The Bruce Highway between Mackay and the Hay Point Road intersection is currently being upgraded
and it will have sufficient capacity for the expected increase in traffic from the construction activities.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced construction of a roundabout at the
intersection of the Bruce Highway and Hay Point Road which will be completed before commencement
of construction activities. This roundabout will manage the expected increase in traffic at this intersection
during the construction period.
Additional traffic on the highway will be minimised by transporting construction workers from Mackay and
Sarina by bus.
Shipping
What is the expected increase in shipping numbers?
The Port of Hay Point has handled up to 1100 ships in a year. The Dudgeon Point Project will increase
ship numbers through the port, increasing in number as the various stages of development occur on the
site.
Under the expected moderate growth scenario (PGM, 2013) which is the most likely scenario, shipping
in the ship is expected to reach 1530 ships by 2020, 2125 ships by 2025 and 2380 ships by 2032. This
represents only an average of 6-7 ships per day leaving the port in twenty years’ time.
What controls will there be over shipping?
Commercial shipping has been occurring in the Great Barrier Reef area for more than 100 years.
Commercial shipping is highly regulated by International, Commonwealth, State and local regulations
and reef-specific policies.
A Reef VTS (reef vessel traffic service) actively monitors the movement of all ships through the entire
Great Barrier Reef region 24 hours a day, 7 days per week – via mandatory reporting protocols
(automatically sent from ships to the Reef VTS centre).
What is the anticipated impact of the expansion of shipping lanes/channels?
Master planning studies have indicated that the existing departure path does not need to be widened.
Deepening of the departure path is not proposed, but may be required at some later date to
accommodate increasing larger ships using the port.
Will the tug harbour continue to be open to the public during the construction phase?
Yes. The tug harbour contains the public boat ramp and associated parking facilities and these will be
maintained throughout any development work.
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Property
Will the government or NQBP buy properties affected by dust and noise?
NQBP is continuing to voluntarily purchase properties at Louisa Creek which commenced 15 years ago.
However, NQBP has no plans to extend a house buy-back scheme to any other area around the port.
Are properties going to be resumed by the State Government?
NQBP owns sufficient land (around 1400 hectares) at Dudgeon Point to carry out the development of the
proposed new terminals at Dudgeon Point without resumption of properties. In addition, NQBP already
owns a transport corridor approximately 6 kilometres long and 70-90 metres wide which runs adjacent to
the Fenechvale Estate area to Dudgeon Point.
The proposed rail route through Fenechvale will require significant excavation in some of the elevated
hilly areas. To accommodate this, it is anticipated that a limited amount of land along the corridor will
need to be purchased or resumed. The affected landowners will be consulted as part of the EIS
consultation process. No houses will be affected by the land requirements as the cuttings occur in
pastoral areas.
What is the extent of the buffer zones separating the development from communities?
The 2010 Hay Point Land Use Plan designates significant buffer areas around the Dudgeon Point
development. The Hay Point Land Use Plan can be accessed at www.nqbp.com.au.
In the Timberlands area, the separation between the closest rail line and the closest house is
approximately 300 metres. The development proposes to use vegetated earth mounds between this
traffic corridor and Timberlands to minimise noise and minimise amenity impacts for residents such that
the trains are not visible to residents.
Is NQBP going to buy more properties to buffer port activities?
NQBP does not have any current plans to purchase additional properties as a buffer to port activities
because of the extensive buffer areas designated around the Dudgeon Point development in the Land
Use Plan. NQBP, however, will continue its voluntary buy-back scheme at Louisa Creek which has been
in place for fifteen years.
Accommodation Village
Why is a construction workforce accommodation village required?
For expansions undertaken of the existing coal terminals in the port, most of the construction workforce
was sourced locally and already lived in the Mackay/Sarina region. The current HPX3 expansion of
HPCT has been managed with a very low number of FIFO construction workers. A similar situation is
expected to occur for construction of the Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals. If only one terminal is
constructed at once, it is similarly expected that few FIFO construction workers will be required and
accommodation impacts will be low. Accommodation villages approved or planned in Mackay and Sarina
would likely be sufficient for this small number of FIFO workers.
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However, construction of two terminals could occur at the same time during some stage of the site
development. In this instance, some workers may need to be brought in from other Queensland areas
where unemployment is higher (such as Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast etc.), to supplement the local
workforce. If an accommodation village was not provided, this would place regional housing under
significant pressure, forcing an increase in house prices and rentals, which affect the most vulnerable in
the community. A temporary workers’ accommodation village is therefore required to accommodate
workers flying or driving in from other regions.
If an Accommodation village is required, where will it be sited?
A village is proposed in the Louisa Creek area if two terminals are under construction at the same time. It
is set on a 100 acre lot of NQBP land and it maintains wide buffers from any neighbouring residents. The
village will be designed to minimise visual impacts by being set behind an existing line of vegetation line
and by having a high standard of finish to the site, including landscaping. It is proposed to set up a
management committee for the village to include police, council and local residents to provide feedback
to the village operators to minimise impacts on the local community.
How will a village impact on nearby residents?
Construction villages will cater to both male and female construction workers. Villages will provide
recreational facilities for its village residents such as gyms, swimming pools etc. and provide full mess
facilities. Construction workers are in demand and they expect a high standard of facilities. Villages also
set a high standard of behaviour for its village residents and usually have a “one strike and you’re out
policy”. Eviction from the village would normally result in loss of employment, so village residents are
well behaved.
Fishing, Recreation and Community
Will there be extra wide jetty spans on the new jetties? Will this allow access to and from Louisa
Creek?
The new jetty structures for Dudgeon Point are expected to be similar in size to the current jetty at
DBCT. It is proposed to provide a single designated passageway under each of the new jetty structures
that lead to the offshore wharves at Dudgeon Point. The designated passageway would have lighting
and safeguards installed to prevent objects falling from above. The passageway would be 22 metres
wide and have a clearance of 10-16 metres between high and low tide, which will be adequate to allow
passage of recreational fishing craft.
These new arrangements, however, cannot be applied to the existing jetties in the port because they
have not been designed for vessels to pass under them without some risk to the boaties.
Will it still be possible to fish in the Dudgeon Point area and around Porters Creek and
Sandringham Bay?
Access to Sandringham Bay, Porters Creek and the Dudgeon Point headland will not be affected by the
proposed development of coal terminals at Dudgeon Point. There is no offshore infrastructure located in
these areas.
The proposed development of the Dudgeon Point Coal Terminals would only limit access to areas
around the proposed terminals, marine offloading facilities and offshore infrastructure.
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What effect will the jetty have on tidal movement in Sandringham Bay?
Water moves smoothly around the pilings of jetties and does not impede water flow or change sediment
movement.
Will the development cause more erosion of the beach at McEwens Beach and is this erosion
related to dredging activities at the Port of Hay Point?
Erosion of McEwens Beach is a naturally occurring event and is similar to coastal erosion occurring
along the whole Queensland coast. Government regulations now prohibit new development within
several hundred metres of Queensland coastlines because of this natural phenomenon. Sand movement
in the McEwens Beach area and other local beachfront areas has taken place for decades.
Dredging of the departure path at Hay Point is a recent occurrence, commencing in 2006 and is not
related to any issues at McEwens Beach. The departure path is located well offshore and the offshore
currents move north following the coast, well distanced from McEwens Beach.
Will the proposed stockpiles at Dudgeon Point be visible from McEwens Beach?
Dudgeon Point is around 4 km from McEwens Beach and is visible in the distance. The stockpiles will be
partially visible from McEwens Beach, with the degree of visibility depending on the atmospheric
conditions. Trees will be planted to visually screen the stockyard from residents’ view to reduce any
amenity impact. Drawings of the expected views from community viewpoints were provided to Port of
Hay Point Community Reference Group members at the May 2013 meeting.
For further project information:
Email: info@nqbp.com.au
Phone: Justine Thorp on (07) 4969 0730
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